Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mike Wood and Edward Leigh

Tuesday 5th December 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mike Wood (Dudley South) (Con)]

7. What assessment he has made of the effect of prisoners participating in sporting activities on improving rehabilitation rates.

[Sir Edward Leigh (Gainsborough) (Con)]

14. What assessment he has made of the effect of prisoners participating in sporting activities on improving rehabilitation rates.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Dr Phillip Lee)]

There is strong evidence that physical education and sport improve the wellbeing and motivation of those in custody and ex-offenders in the community. Both improve their prospects of successful resettlement.